Site leader - Quality Assurance

Company Description Himachal Polyolefins Limited (HPL) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality precipitated and ground (coated and uncoated) calcium carbonate in India, with over five decades of experience. The company’s products, including HIMCAL-L and TC-202, are recognized for their quality and are widely used in oral care, food and pharmaceuticals, paint, rubber, and plastics industries. HPL has strengthened its market position through continuous technological upgrades and product development, becoming one of the largest suppliers of calcium carbonate in the country.

Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility operates with advanced stainless steel machinery and holds multiple certifications and licenses, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2015, FSSC 22000:2018, FSSAI, I.P. Licence, Halal, WHO GMP, and CGMP, underscoring its commitment to quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Role Description We are seeking a dynamic & experienced Site Leader for our Quality Assurance function at the Manufacturing Plant located in Kalamb Himachal Pradesh. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the site Quality assurance program to ensure compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. This role plays a critical part in maintaining and improving product quality, process efficiency, and site-wide quality culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead QA Activities: Oversee all on-site quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., ISO, GMP, FDA, HACCP, etc.).
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• Quality Systems Management: Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including product release, non-conformance management, change Control, failure investigation & CAPA, audit readiness, and documentation control etc
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• Inspections & Audits: Prepare for and lead internal and external audits, including those by customers and regulatory bodies. Implement corrective actions and ensure follow-through.
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• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor QA staff; manage workloads, training, and performance reviews.
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• Process Improvement: Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify quality issues, root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
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• Reporting & Metrics: Track and report key quality metrics (KPIs), such as defect rates, customer complaints, audit scores, and non-conformance trends.
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• Customer Interface: Serve as the point of contact for customer quality issues, complaints, and audits.
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• Training & Compliance: Develop and deliver quality training programs across the site to foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Master Degree in Chemistry or equivalent
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• Experience: Minimum (5-6) years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing/production environment, with at least (2-3) years in a lead role

Key Attributes:

• Certifications (preferred): Six Sigma, Lean, ISO Lead Auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), or similar.
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• Technical Skills: Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, etc.) Hand on working experience in data management tools like LIMS, DMS, ERP & MES Systems
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• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of industry regulations and standards relevant to IP, BP, USP, WHO GMP & ICH guidelines
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• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, result oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.

Working hours:

• 6 days a week 8 hrs working per day

• On-site role requiring regular presence in the factory. Occasional extended hours or weekend work based on plant needs.

Salary & Benefits

• Negotiable based on Talent & Experience